Below are some upcoming Training Walks Gerald and the New York Shorewalkers organization agreed to share with our Overnight Community to help prepare for the Overnight Walk. For more information and questions about Shorewalkers, please contact Gerald directly at 845-418-0745 or at [email protected]. Please note that each training walk has a different leader who you can contact if you have questions regarding that specific training walk.

Click here for a document provided by New York Shorewalkers with more on the information provided below.

NEW Great Saunter Stretch (3rd of 4)

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Hosted by Tiffany Walker (917-626-0232)

Details:

We'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island (total 32 miles). For THIS Stretch #3, we'll walk the third 8 miles of the route, about 3 hours, brisk to moderate pace, from Inwood / 207th Street (A Train) TO Carl Schurz Park - 84th Street on East River.

Come join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points all along the way. We will meet at Inwood /207th Street (A Train) WALK to corner with the church and walk to 84th Street/Carl Schurz Park & East River ...We will walk straight with ONE bathroom break, one of the public restrooms in a playground there will not be a lunch break

MEET: 10 a.m. at INWOOD - 207th Street Subway (A subway) for a prompt 10:15 a.m. departure. Take the A train to 207th Street andd WALK/exit at Isham street

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat & snacks

Leaders: Tiffany Walker 917-626-0232 Maureen Barodin 718-954-1581 Carol Blane 917-407-1166 Day of walk ONLY. Prior to day of walk, message leaders on Meetup.

Saunter Stretch #2

Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Hosted by Christine and Marian

Details:

Walk the iconic, 32-mile Great Saunter around Manhattan Island over the course of 3 weekends. For Stretch #2, we walk 11 miles, about 4 hours, from West 145th Street around the northern tip of Manhattan. Come join us for all or part of the walk -- drop out points all along the way.

Meet: 10:15am at 145th and Broadway next to the McDonalds and outside the No. 1 train stop. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Course: We will enter Riverbank State Park, use restrooms in the Athletics Building, then take the stairs down to the Great Saunter trail. We'll walk north past the Little Red Lighthouse, through Fort Washington Park and into Inwood Hill Park (5 Mi) where we'll take a lunch break. Pack a lunch; restrooms available. Then we will head south along the Harlem River past Highbridge Park. We'll walk beneath the Washington Bridge, Alexander Hamilton Bridge, and the High Bridge, the city's oldest still-standing bridge; and over the ramp at 155th Street. Taking Edgecombe Avenue, we'll walk along Jackie Robinson Park to 145th Street; then east to Harlem River Park to walk along the river to 135th Street; and then back on city streets. We end Stretch #2 at 125th Street and Park Avenue, near the MetroNorth Harlem/125th Street station (restrooms available). The 4/5/6 trains are one block east; the 2/3 trains are three avenue blocks west; and the A/B/C/D trains are six avenue blocks west.

Saunter Stretch #3 takes place on April 27, and the full Great Saunter takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024; information at Great Saunter - Shorewalkers. Contact (day of walk only): Christine Summerson 646 491-0764 and Marian Matthaey 516 312-6969

Weekday Saunter Stretch Series (1 of 3 - Monday)

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Hosted By Brigitte S. and Laura

Over three consecutive days, Monday - Wednesday, we'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island.

For Stretch #1, we'll walk the first 12 miles of the route, about 4.5 hours, brisk pace, from the tip of Manhattan up the Hudson River to 145th Street. Come join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points all along the way.

We will meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (use the restrooms there) and start promptly at 10:30 a.m., heading north along the Hudson River, passing Battery Park and into Hudson River Park for our first brief restroom stop at Chelsea Piers (at mile 4). We’ll continue through Hudson River Park into Riverside Park South. Plan to have lunch around 1:30 p.m. in Riverside Park at 70th Street (at mile 7). Restrooms are available there.

Continue on the Riverside Park path along Cherry Walk (100th-125th Street) to Riverbank State Park at 138th Street. Our walk ends at Broadway & 145th Street, where you’ll find the 1 train.

Weekday Saunter Stretch #2 will take place on April 23, and the full Great Saunter will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. See more information at https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/.

MEET: 10:15 a.m. at Staten Island Ferry Terminal for a prompt 10:30 a.m. departure. Take the 1 or R trains to South Ferry/Whitehall Street or the 4/5 trains to Bowling Green.

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Leaders: Laura 917-658-6779; Brigitte 646-651-3911. Day of walk only. Prior to day of walk, message leaders on Meetup.

Weekday Saunter Stretch Series (2 of 3 - Tuesday)

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

Hosted By Brigitte S. and Laura

Over three consecutive days, Monday - Wednesday, we'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island.

For Stretch #2, we'll cover the middle part of the route - 11 miles, about 4 hours, from West 145th Street around the northern tip of Manhattan. Come join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points along most of the way. We'll start promptly at 10:30 a.m. at 145th Street & Broadway, walk into Riverbank State Park for restrooms at the Athletics Building, then take the stairs down to the Great Saunter trail.

We'll walk north past the Little Red Lighthouse, through Fort Washington Park and into Inwood Hill Park, where we'll take a quick lunch break (at mile 5). Restrooms are available. Then we'll head south along the Harlem River past High Bridge Park. We'll walk beneath the Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and High Bridges and over the ramp at 155th Street.

Taking Edgecombe Avenue, we'll walk along Jackie Robinson Park to 145th Street; then east to Harlem River Park to walk along the river to 135th Street; and then back on city streets. We end Stretch #2 at 125th Street and Park Avenue, near the Metro North Harlem/125th Street station (restrooms available). The 4/5/6 trains are one block east; the 2/3 trains are three avenue blocks west; and the A/B/C/D trains are six avenue blocks west.

Weekday Saunter Stretch #3 takes place on April 24, and the full Great Saunter will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. See more information at https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/.

MEET: 10:15 a.m. at 145th and Broadway, next to the McDonald's and outside the 1 train stop, for a prompt 10:30 a.m. departure.

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks, and lunch.

Leaders: Laura 917-658-6779; Brigitte 646-651-3911. Day of walk only. Prior to day of walk, message leaders on Meetup.

Weekday Saunter Stretch Series (3 of 3 - Wednesday)

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

Hosted By Brigitte S. and Laura

Over three consecutive days, Monday - Wednesday, we'll walk the iconic 32-mile Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island.

For Stretch #3, we'll cover the last part of the route, about 12 miles, about 5 hours, brisk pace, beginning at the Metro North train station at E 125th Street and walking to the southern end of Manhattan. Join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points along all of the way.

This walk includes most of the changes to this year's Great Saunter route and will be helpful for those walking on May 4.

We'll meet at 125th Street and Park Avenue, in the lobby of the Metro North Harlem/125th Street station (restrooms available). From there, we'll walk east along E 125th Street to the Great Saunter route and continue south along the Harlem and East River. We'll stop for a restroom break in Carl Schurz Park and then for a quick lunch in Alice Aycock Pavillion. We will then walk along the East Midtown Greenway (60th Street to 53rd Street), which opened at the end of 2023.

After exiting the Greenway, we'll walk south towards the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We will follow the detour around the East Side Coastal Resiliency project that we will be part of the Great Saunter route on May 4. We finish Stretch #3 at Fraunces Tavern - celebratory beverage is optional!

The full Great Saunter takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Find more information, including a digital map of the route, at Great Saunter - Shorewalkers.

Meet: 10:15 a.m. inside the Metro North train station lobby at E 125 Street & Park Avenue, for a prompt departure at 10:30 a.m. The 4/5/6 trains are one block east; the 2/3 trains are three avenue blocks west; and the A/B/C/D trains are six avenue blocks west.

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Leaders: Brigitte, 646-651-3911; Laura, 917-658-6779, day of walk only. Prior to day of walk, message the leaders on Meetup.

NEW Great Saunter Stretch (4th of 4)

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

Hosted by Tiffany Walker (917-626-0232)

Over FOUR consecutive Thursdays (4/4, 4/11, 4/18 & 4/25), we'll walk the iconic Great Saunter path circumnavigating Manhattan Island (total 32 miles).

For THIS Stretch #4, we'll walk the fourth 8 miles of the route, about 3 hours, brisk pace, from Carl Schurz Park - 84th Street on East River TO Fraunces Tavern.

Come join us for all or part of the walk; there will be drop-out points all along the way. We will meet at Carl Schurz Park on the East River and walk down to Fraunces Tavern ...We will walk straight with ONE bathroom break (at 10th street on East River), there will not be a lunch break

MEET: 10 a.m. at Carl Schurz Park on the East River for a prompt 10:15 a.m. departure. Take the Q Subway to 86th street and walk over to East River - OR take the East 90th Street Ferry

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat & snacks

Leaders: Tiffany Walker 917-626-0232 Maureen Barodin 718-954-1581 Carol Blane 917-407-1166 Day of walk ONLY. Prior to day of walk, message leaders on Meetup.

Saunter Stretch #3

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

Hosted By Pamela C. and Paul B.

Over three consecutive Saturdays, walk the iconic, 32-mile Great Saunter path around Manhattan Island.

For Stretch #3, we cover the last part of the route, about 12 miles, 5 hours, starting at East 125th Street and walking to the southern end of Manhattan. Join us for all or part of the walk - drop out points all along the way. This walk includes most of the changes to this year's Great Saunter route and will be helpful for those walking on May 4.

We'll meet at 125th Street and Park Avenue, in the lobby of the Metro North Harlem/125th Street station (restrooms available), and walk together to the Great Saunter route. Continue 5 miles south along the Harlem and East Rivers to Alice Aycock Pavillion for a lunch break and bathroom stop. We will then walk along the East Midtown Greenway (60th Street to 53rd Street), which opened at the end of 2023.

After exiting the Greenway, we'll walk south towards the Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. We will follow the detour around the East Side Coastal Resiliency project that we will be part of the Great Saunter route on May 4. Finish Stretch #3 at Fraunces Tavern - celebratory beverage is optional! The full Great Saunter takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Find more information including a digital map of the route at Great Saunter - Shorewalkers.

Meet: 10:15 am at Metro North Train Station

Bring: water, sunscreen, hat, snacks & lunch.

Leaders: Paul Bienstock [email protected]; Pamela Cress [email protected], 917-597-2664